Question : REVIVAL OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKETING SOCIETIES



(a) whether the proposal of the Maharashtra Government regarding revival of the Centrally sponsored scheme of Agricultural Product Marketing Societies has been pending with the Union Government;

(b) if so, the district-wise details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said proposal is likely to be implemented?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)


(a)&(b): No proposal has been received from the State Government of Maharashtra for revival of erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Development of Agricultural Produce Markets which was transferred to the State Governments/UT Administrations w.e.f. 1.4.1992 on the recommendations of the National Development Council.

(c): Question does not arise.